Renting with a Criminal Background
Landlords and other housing providers may require individuals to undergo a criminal background check as part of the application process. They may also use the results of a criminal background check to determine whether an individual qualifies for housing. However, in using such information, they must ensure that they do not discriminate under fair housing... Read More
Recent HUD Enforcement Activities on behalf of People with Disabilities
HUD recently announced several enforcement activities related to discrimination against people with disabilities. HUD and City of Los Angeles Reach Landmark Settlement Resolving Disability Discrimination and Lack of Affordable Housing (8/2019) The Agreement anticipates the development of 10,000 units of new affordable housing over a 10-year period, including 1,500 accessible units for individuals with disabilities.... Read More
HUD Proposes Changes to its 2013 Disparate Impact Rule
On August 16, 2019, HUD published a proposed rule to amend its 2013 interpretation of the Fair Housing Act’s “disparate impact” standard. The 60-day public comment period on HUD’s proposal ends on October 18, 2019. The proposed amended disparate impact rule provides a framework for establishing legal liability for facially neutral practices that have discriminatory... Read More